How have overweight and obesity been shown to negatively affect a person's mental health?

What will be an ideal response?


Overweight and obese people are more at risk for depression, anxiety disorders, Alzheimer's disease, and disordered eating.

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The nurse is using an Amsler grid to assess the vision of a client. The client tells the nurse, "I am noticing black spots while looking through the grid." What does the nurse interpret from this finding?

1. The client has cataracts. 2. The client has retinoblastoma. 3. The client has diabetic retinopathy. 4. The client has age-related macular degeneration.

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Which of the following is a benefit of physical activity?

A. the body uses food more efficiently B. higher resting metabolism C. improved blood cholesterol profile D. greater heart and lung efficiency E. all of the above

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Which of these are capable of identifying obesity?

A. Waist circumference B. Body Mass Index (BMI) C. Measurement of fat mass D. Each of these is capable of identifying obesity.

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The prefix para- means "alongside or abnormal."

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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